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HealthAlliance Emergency Room Technician in Margaretville, New York
Emergency Room Technician
Company: Margaretville Hospital
City/State: Margaretville, NY
Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical
Department: Emergency Room
Union: No
Position: Full Time
Hours: 3 12 hr nights/week
Shift: Night - 12 hour shift
Req #: 38161
Posted Date: Mar 22, 2024
Hiring Range: $17.22-$21.65/hr
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Job Details:
Job Summary
Performs the functions of ED Assistant under direction of the ED Registered Nurse/Emergency Department Manager. Is responsible to adhere to the standards of emergency care and perform those duties as directed; patient registration is primary function.
Responsibilities
Register patients, obtaining signatures for consent of treatment and assignment of insurance benefits.
Obtain copies of insurance cards and ID
Complete all ED forms with handwriting that is legible and neat
Assist in ED record documentation as allowed by NYSDOH. Obtain vital signs, complaint and height/weight as needed, completion of history and medication reconciliation.
Enter orders
Assist with ambulance communication, pre hospital and hospital, from the ED
Xerox copies of medical records
Orders supplies as needed. Keeps the ED clean and neat
Retrieves medical records from HIM when department is closed
Performs 12 lead EKG’s, applies cardiac monitor, NIBP, and pulse oximeter
Ensures collection, labeling and delivery of specimens
Transports and moves patients safely and appropriately
Assist MD/PA/NP by holding instruments and stabilizing extremities
Maintains sterile/aseptic technique
Cleans instruments in proper solution for return to Central Supply
Obtains ice from acute care for ED use
Assists on acute care when there are no ED patients
Is knowledgeable of location, care and use of emergency department equipment
Knowledge of policies, procedures specific to the ED
Additional duties as assigned
Fax patient charts to Llobet Medical Group.
Make transfer packs
Call in on-call staff per staff instruction
Setup telemedicine equipment.
Qualifications/Requirements
EXPERIENCE
Emergency Medical Technician within 6 months
EDUCATION
Prehospital experience preferred
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Must have successfully completed a Basic Life Support Course
OTHER
Have computer skills and able to type
Physical Requirements
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Must be able to lift a patient weighing 150 lbs with or without assistance, and be able to push up or move a minimum weight of 250 lbs a distance of 200 feet.
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Is subject to exposure to infectious wastes, diseases which include TB, HIV, and Hepatitis B virus
Must be able to think and act rapidly. Must possess the ability to work under pressure.
About Us:
Margaretville Hospital
Margaretville Hospital, in Margaretville, NY, is home to Delaware County’s most advanced critical-care access hospital. This 15-bed facility cares for more than 240 inpatients annually while performing 14,000 outpatient procedures each year. Margaretville Hospital was named one of the top 100 critical-access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. It provides emergency care, ambulatory care services, laboratory testing, medical imaging, physical and occupational therapy, swing-bed rehabilitation programs, respite care, and board-certified specialist and wellness education.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Saving Account
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/26049) Internal Applicant link
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